MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COVIDIEN SCD 700 COMPRESSION SYSTEM-EUR; SCD CONTROLLER

Model Number 295250

Device Problems Charred (1086); Leak/Splash (1354); Electrical Shorting (2926)

Patient Problem No Patient Involvement (2645)

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

An investigation is currently underway.Upon completion, the results will be forwarded.

Event Description

It was reported to covidien on (b)(6) 2016 that an issue occurred with a scd controller.The customer states that the unit is leaking.Service found there was a short circuit and the power supply board was charred.

Manufacturer Narrative

03/16/2017.An investigation was performed.This complaint has not been confirmed.The actual sample involved in the reported incident was not returned for evaluations.No additional information, pictures or videos were received.Since no sample was returned for examination, it was not possible to evaluate it as part of a comprehensive failure investigation.All quality assurance testing performed during manufacturing was acceptable.The quality assurance review of the visual, physical and dimensional evaluation results indicated that the product met specification requirements.In addition, all device history records (dhr) are reviewed for accuracy prior to product release.No sample or additional information was received for testing and investigation.If the sample is returned in the future, this complaint will be re-opened for further investigation.No trends or triggers have been found, therefore, a corrective or preventive action is not deemed necessary at this time.It must be noted that in-process controls (such as personnel training, incoming quality acceptance testing for raw material, 100% in process visual inspection and visual acceptance sampling are performed in the plant) are in place to prevent nonconforming product from leaving the manufacturing operations.This complaint will be used for tracking and trending purposes.

• Brand Name: SCD 700 COMPRESSION SYSTEM-EUR
• Type of Device: SCD CONTROLLER
• Manufacturer (Section D): COVIDIEN; building # 10, 789 puxing road; shanghai ; CH
• Manufacturer (Section G): COVIDIEN; building # 10, 789 puxing road; shanghai ; CH
• Manufacturer Contact: edward almeida ; 15 hampshire street; mansfield, MA 02048 ; 5084524151
• MDR Report Key: 6114052
• MDR Text Key: 60755985
• Report Number: 3006451981-2016-00588
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JOW
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: IS
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 11/14/2016

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/18/2016
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: No Information
• Device Model Number: 295250
• Device Catalogue Number: 295250
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/16/2017
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1